The UME, GME, CME Continuum in Psychiatry: An IMG Perspective-View Presentation

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The video transcript discusses the significance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the American healthcare system, focusing on challenges such as navigating the application process, cultural adjustments, visa issues, and the need for clinical experience. Recommendations include passing USMLE Step 3, considering observerships, and externships for exposure, and paying attention to program fit during residency applications. Mentions of resources like FREIDA and ACGME core competencies, as well as the importance of mentorship, are highlighted. Dr. Castellanos discusses upcoming changes in membership categories for IMGs and the declining trend of IMG matches in psychiatry residency programs. The conversation also covers topics such as mentorship programs, challenges faced by IMGs, strategies for residency matching, discrimination issues, and the significance of networking and perseverance in the residency process. Mentions of resources like IAPA, the George Tarjan award, and support within the psychiatry community are included. Overall, the content emphasizes the importance of support, mentorship, and resilience for IMGs pursuing careers in psychiatry.

Keywords

International Medical Graduates

IMGs

American healthcare system

USMLE Step 3

observerships

externships

residency applications

FREIDA

ACGME core competencies

mentorship

psychiatry residency programs

discrimination issues

networking